BBB Tip: False advertising, price gouging is unfair, illegal

People often find that the cost of high-demand items skyrockets during emergencies, such as ice storms, severe cold snaps, power outages, hurricanes, floods or other types of disasters. Better Business Bureau often receives reports about the frequency of scams involving sought-after items, such as high prices on gas, water, or hotel rooms after a natural disaster. Some state attorneys general offices have initiated state price-gouging laws, which automatically go into effect during a declared state of emergency to prevent businesses from over-charging customers. (Read More)